Durant, Martin power Thunder past Hornets

Summary of 2 articles · Updated Nov 16, 2012

When Kevin Durant gazed across the court at the New Orleans Hornets, a young team full of potential and stars in the making like Anthony Davis, it reminded him of what the Oklahoma City Thunder were like a few years ago. When the Hornets saw Durant slam d… (more)own an alley-oop lob to punctuate a fast break and give the Thunder a 30-point first-half lead, it reminded them of how far they still have to go to match the NBA's elite. The Thunder victory moved their record to 7-3 on the season. Serge Ibaka scored 15 for Oklahoma City, which shot 54 percent and built a lead as large as 34 in the second half, allowing the starters to rest for the entire fourth quarter.

5 Quick Points: Thunder 110, Hornets 95

Oklahoma City jumped on the young New Orleans Hornets early and often. The Thunder led by as many as 29 in the first half. Oklahoma City won 110-95 after the second string gave the Hornets a bit of life. The Thunder won their fifth straight game over Ne…